Dogs carried to safety as Storm Gerrit forces residents to evacuate Scottish town

The dogs were carried over the floodwater to safety as Storm Gerrit forces residents to evacuate Scottish town. The Met Office has issued nine weather alerts in force across the UK, in warnings of widespread disruption which came to pass on Wednesday, 27 December as powerful winds and flooding wrought havoc on public transport. The Met Office has warned of wind gusts of up to 75mph in some parts of the UK, with other areas expected to receive 15cm of snow and 90mm of rain. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: